Can you tell what passes into and out from the computer via its ports?

Certainly! When discussing computer ports, various types of data and signals can pass into and out from a computer, depending on the type of port. Here’s an overview of some common computer ports and what passes through them:

### USB Ports (Universal Serial Bus)

– Into Computer: Input data from devices like keyboards, mice, external storage devices, digital cameras, printers, and scanners.

– Out from Computer: Power to charge devices (like smartphones and tablets), as well as data to printers, external drives, etc.

### HDMI Ports (High Definition Multimedia Interface)

– Into Computer: Rarely used for input into computers, but when used it can be for external video sources to display on the computer’s screen.

– Out from Computer: High-definition video and audio to monitors, projectors, and television sets.

### Ethernet Ports

– Into and Out from Computer: Network data for internet and local area network (LAN) connectivity.

### VGA, DVI, and DisplayPort

– Into Computer: Uncommon for input, mainly found in specialized equipment or configurations.

– Out from Computer: Video signals to monitors and projectors. DVI and DisplayPort can also carry audio signals.

### Thunderbolt Ports

– Into Computer: Data from high-speed peripherals like external solid-state drives, video capture devices, and docking stations.

– Out from Computer: Data, video/audio signals, and power. Thunderbolt ports are versatile and can daisy-chain multiple